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Tame That Trend: Casual Blouses for Hot Summer Days

Swapping out your tees and tanks with a summer blouse is an easy way to dress up any outfit. Whether you are looking to keep is simple with a classic white blouse, trying a great stripe, or making a...

Swapping out your tees and tanks with a summer blouse is an easy way to dress up any outfit. Whether you are looking to keep is simple with a classic white blouse, trying a great stripe, or making a statement with a print, there is a blouse for everyone's summer wardrobe needs.

The summertime is the perfect time to wear white (see yesterday's post on white dresses!) so make sure you have a great white blouse in your closet. I love this one from Topshop because it has lots of great details like pin tucks and rolled-up sleeves making it more special than your average, boring white top. Lastly, the super soft, lightweight fabric and slightly longer length makes it ideal to wear with some skinny jeans or loosely tucked into a skirt.

Forget everything you've heard about horizontal stripes, anyone can wear them! Look for blouses with thin stripes, like this one from J. Crew, which won't draw the eye outward like thick stripes tend to do. Neon is also a big trend seen on and off the runway making this the perfect summer blouse. Pair it with some distressed ankle jeans and flats for a flawless look!

PrintsForever 21, Contrast Shapes Woven Top, $14.80Prints are everywhere this season so make sure you indulge in this trend. Forever 21 has a variety of inexpensive printed tops like this one for only $14.80. Pair it with a pair of printed shorts or let your top make the statement and keep your bottoms simple.